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St Andrews surpasses North Berwick as most expensive coastal town in Scotland
St Andrews is the most expensive place to buy a home by the coast in Scotland, according to the latest analysis from Bank of Scotland. Homes in the area – known for its world-famous university and golf courses – cost £423,419 on average, marginally up from 2022. The results push North Berwick into second place.…
Read MoreIn a nutshell, Chef Coalin Finn: ‘Family dinner was always at the table, where we laughed and shared stories’
Coalin Finn is the Executive Chef at Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews. At the Old Course, Coalin is committed to celebrating local Scottish cuisine. Describe your style of cuisine in ten words: Delicious, intentional, understandable, seasonal, approachable, beautiful , luxurious, classic based with modern techniques. Best and/or most memorable meal…
Read More‘Scotland’s first dog friendly chippy’ launches in St Andrews
A chip shop in St Andrews says it has become ‘Scotland’s first dog-friendly chippy’ with the launch of a dedicated menu for diners’ pooches. The new dog-friendly menu at Cromars Classic Fish and Chips, costing £2.00, includes beef sausages and puppucinnos, with 50% of all sales generated donated to the Scottish SPCA. The chippy was…
Read MoreUniversity of St Andrews most Instagrammable filming location from The Crown
The University of St Andrews is Scotland’s most Instagram-worthy filming location from hit Netflix TV show The Crown. Research analysed more than 67,000 Instagram posts featuring location-specific hashtags for Scottish filming locations used across the entire series. These were then ranked to reveal which filming locations are the most popular on Instagram. 1) The University…
Read MoreSt Leonards students celebrate outstanding GCSE results
St Leonards School has celebrated another excellent set of GCSE results this month with an impressive 92.1% of qualifications awarded grades 9-4 (equivalent to A*-C), far exceeding the national average. The school in St Andrews, Fife, has a reputation for academic excellence, and also recently achieved another record set of International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and…
Read MoreThe Long Rider: ‘I trekked across Scotland on horseback and it was a dream come true’
They were once important companions before being replaced by machinery. But one adventurer is hoping to show that horses can still bring people together – one trek at a time. Long rider Louis Hall, founder of charity the Big Hoof which raises money for charities through horseback challenges, has recently completed his latest ride. He…
Read MoreFirst flat in Scotland’s most expensive block goes back on sale
A FLAT in the Hamilton Grand, dubbed Scotland’s “most expensive” residential development, has been put up for sale by its owner, with views overlooking the Old Course at St Andrews. Flat 16 is the first apartment in the famous red sandstone block to come back to the market after the final flat in the development…
Read MoreRunrig marks 50th birthday with Inverness Castle news
ROCK band Runrig is marking its 50th anniversary today with news that it will feature in the first exhibition at Inverness Castle. The former court is being turned into a tourist attraction, which is due to open in 2025. The opening exhibition in the castle’s North Tower will feature “the music and stories of Runrig,…
Read MoreStanley Tucci praises St Andrews film festival
ACTOR Stanley Tucci presented his directorial debut at the Sands international film festival in St Andrews. The American star showed Big Night, which he directed in 1996. “I’m excited that people still like the film, and it holds up – because films, sometimes, they don’t,” he said. “I’m excited to hear what their reactions are…
Read MoreSt Kilda viewpoint planned for North Uist
PLANS for a St Kilda viewpoint centre on North Uist have been unveiled. Sealladh Hiort is part of Slighe Hiort – the St Kilda trail – which will consist of three centres in the Outer Hebrides that will give visitors information about the remote islands. The exhibition at the centre will be designed by Mather…
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